West Tennessee Construction May 2-8, 2013

Thursday, May 02, 2013 | 03:12am

BENTON COUNTY I-40: All lanes are open at this time. Work will resume in the Spring of 2013.Resurfacing beginning east of SR-191 (approximately mile marker 131) and extending to west of the Tennessee River on I-40 near Birdsong Road (approximately mile marker 134) at the Tennessee River Bridge.

BENTON COUNTY SR-1 (US-70): Bridge repair work over CSX Railroad will cause traffic to be reduced from two lanes to one (12’ lane) in each direction, with temporary traffic signal, for the duration of this project.

BENTON COUNTY SR-147: Bridge repair work over Sugar Creek will cause a reduction of lanes in both directions from two lanes to one. There will be an 11’ width restriction throughout the duration of the project. Closures will be handled by a temporary traffic signal.

CHESTER COUNTY SR-22: Bridge repair work will cause State Route 22 to be reduced to one lane over Middleton Creek. A signal system has been installed to direct traffic until bridge repairs are complete,

FAYETTE COUNTY SR-57: Grading, drainage, and paving on State Route 57 including construction of a bridge over Norfolk Southern Railroad. Traffic is now on the new bridge, mainline is OPEN.

FAYETTE COUNTY SR-76: Grading, drainage, and paving on State Route 76 over Overflow and North Fork Wolf River for construction of 2 bridges. Grading, drainage, and paving on State Route 76 for construction of a bridge over Overflow and a box bridge over Branch. Traffic is controlled with a temporary signal and is reduced to one lane in each direction.

FAYETTE COUNTY SR-194: Six (6) bridges are being replaced on State Route 194 between State Route 57 and State Route 15 (US-64). Construction has begun on all segments of this project. This will cause a reduction in lanes from two to one every day by the use of temporary signals at the Wolf River and overflow bridges. Construction activities are completed at two of the bridges. Motorists should watch for construction vehicles entering and exiting the work zones.

GIBSON COUNTY, SR-76: (Recovery Act Project) Intermittent lane closures northbound and southbound may occur in various locations throughout the project. All lanes are OPEN to traffic. Motorists are advised to travel with extreme caution.

GIBSON COUNTY, SR-104: A widening project from west of State Route 188 to Milligan Lane and Gumwoods Road will result in temporary lane closures each day. Traffic has been shifted from east of State Route 188 to the proposed eastbound lanes. Contractor is hauling dirt and structures are being built. Motorists are advised to travel with caution.

GIBSON COUNTY, SR-185: Bridge repair work on State Route 185 over WTNN Railroad. The roadway is currently OPEN with occasional temporary closures.

HARDEMAN COUNTY, SR-15: A widening project between East of Margin Street to near Hornsby Loop Road will result in a lane shift during the week. Grading work is in progress on south side of State Route 15. Traffic has been shifted to the proposed west bound lanes. Utility work is in progress.

HARDEMAN COUNTY, SR-18: Grading, drainage, construction of a concrete box beam bridge and paving on State Route 18 over Cypress Creek. Beginning Thursday May 2, 2013, There will be lane closures southbound and northbound on SR-18 with temporary signal, with flagmen present, for the duration of the project. One lane will remain open, in each direction. Motorists are advised to travel with caution.

HARDIN COUNTY, SR-114: Bridge Repair over the Tennessee River at Clifton.Wednesday May 1 through Wednesday May 8: There will be lane shifts eastbound and westbound on State Route 114, with flagmen, for bridge repair work.

HAYWOOD COUNTY, I-40: Resurfacing on I-40 beginning west of Mercer Rd. and extending to the Madison County line.Sunday May 5 through Thursday May 9, 7:00 p.m.-6:00 a. m.: There will be temporary lane closures eastbound and westbound on I-40 for removal of snow plowable markers and milling operations.

HENDERSON COUNTY, SR-20: A widening project on State Route 20 (US-412) from State Route 114 to the Decatur County Line will result in temporary lane closures every day. All traffic has been shifted to westbound lanes throughout the project. Wallace Road, Boren Road and Union Baptist are now OPEN. Flagmen will be present. Motorists are advised to use caution when going through a construction project.

LAKE COUNTY, SR-22: A widening project on State Route 22, south of State Route 21 in Tiptonville to existing State Route 22 (Cates Landing Rd.). Contractor is repairing geotextile on slopes on State Route 78 and replacing rock checks on State Route 22. Motorists are advised to use caution when going through a construction project.

LAKE/OBION COUNTY, Reelfoot Lake on SR-21: All work at this time is on the spillway structure. Crews are now engaged in resubmission and reiteration of the hoist assembly. Crews are staking and planting trees.

MADISON COUNTY, I-40 between Mile Marker 78-Mile Marker 79:Wednesday May 1 through Wednesday May 8: Daytime bridge repair work over the West TN Railroad is ongoing. Lane shifts and inside shoulder closed, speed limit reduced to 60 MPH, in eastbound and westbound direction, near Exit 79.

MCNAIRY COUNTY, SR-224: Grading, drainage, construction of three (3) box beam bridges and paving on State Route 224 over Owl Creek, Lick Creek and Clarey Creek. Roadway is OPEN to traffic at Owl Creek and Clarey Creek. Motorists are advised to travel with caution.

MCNAIRY COUNTY, SR-224: Grading, drainage, construction of a concrete box beam bridge and paving on State Route 224 over Graham Creek, will result in temporary lane closures daily. Roadway is CLOSED until Tuesday October 15, 2013. Detour route is posted. Motorists are advised to travel with caution.

OBION COUNTY, Future I-69: Grading, drainage, construction of 9 bridges, and paving on Future I-69 south of State Route 5/State Route 22 to west of State Route 21. Motorists are advised to travel with caution.

OBION COUNTY, SR-22: Resurfacing beginning north of the ramp from US-45E (SR-43) and extending to Obion County line.

SHELBY COUNTY, I-55 at Mallory Avenue:Wednesday May 1 through Wednesday May 8: There are no scheduled closures.

SHELBY COUNTY, I-40 Bridge over MS River Phase 8:Wednesday May 1 through Wednesday May 8: The left (inside) shoulder of Ramp J, the exit ramp for westbound Interstate 40 to Second Street, will be closed for about six months. Ramp J will remain open at all times. From Wednesday, May 1 until Saturday, May 4, 2013, the right (outside) shoulder and lane of Ramp IL, the entrance ramp from Front Street to I-40 Westbound, will be closed. Ramp IL will remain open at all times. Beginning Monday, May 6, the right (outside) should and lane of Ramp NO, the exit ramp from I-40 Eastbound to Riverside Drive and Front Street, will be closed for approximately one week. Ramp NO will remain open at all times. Work includes: installation of structural steel along Ramps D, construction of pier caps on Ramps D and NO, construction of new footings, retrofitting columns and pier caps on the main line between Main Street and Third Street, and installation of structural steel on the main line between Main Street and Third Street.

SHELBY COUNTY, I-40 Bridge over MS River Phase 9:Wednesday May 1 through Wednesday May 8: Contractor has closed the outer most lane of the eastbound side of Interstate 40. The closure is located from approximately station 181+00 to 211+00. The closure is required for safe access and egress for seismic retrofit on the Arkansas approach of the Hernando DeSoto Bridge. Contractor is reconstructing foundations, columns and pier caps under the bridge approach structure. The lane closure is anticipated to remain in place until December 2013.

SHELBY COUNTY, I-40 Memphis Smartway Transportation (ITS) I-40 beginning at SR-177 (Germantown Road) in Shelby County extending to Braden Road Overpass in Fayette CountyWednesday May 1 through Wednesday May 8: There are no scheduled closures.

SHELBY COUNTY, I-240 North of SR-385 to North of Walnut Grove Rd.: Grading, drainage, and paving on I-240. Installation and construction of walls continue. Traffic has been switched to new temporary exit ramp on eastbound I-240 to travel Walnut Grove. Intermittent lane closures will occur throughout the project. The moment slabs for Noise Wall 2 south of Walnut Grove are 98% complete. Noise panel installation for remaining portion of Noise Wall 2 should begin, weather permitting this week. Drilled caissons for Noise Wall 1 should begin within the next 2 weeks and panel installation to follow shortly thereafter. Moment slab for barrier north of Poplar on eastbound I-240 is ongoing. Moment slabs for barrier rail should begin on Wall 8 north of Walnut Grove on westbound I-240 within the next 2 weeks. Retaining Wall 10 north of Poplar on westbound I-240 is currently under construction and is approximately 65% complete. Wall 9 which is north of Wall 10 on westbound I-240 will begin as soon as Wall 10 is complete. Construction of CD Road 1 south of Poplar on eastbound I-240 should begin within the next week, weather permitting. Tuesday April 23, 2013, the contractor is planning on swapping traffic over to the new temporary ramps on west side of I-240 at Walnut Grove.Thursday May 2, 9:00 a. m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be a “rolling” lane closures for the removal of litter and debris accumulated along portable barrier rail along the interstate lanes and ramps.

SHELBY COUNTY, Resurfacing on I-240 beginning east of I-55 LM-5.70 and extending to east of Perkins RoadLM-12.33Sunday May 5 through Thursday May 9, 7:00 p. m.-6:00 a. m.: There will be temporary lane closures eastbound and westbound mile marker 17 to mile marker 25, for milling and paving operations. Two lanes will remain closed in each direction. One lane will remain open.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-1 (US-51, Danny Thomas Blvd.) over I-40:Wednesday May 1 through Wednesday May 8: Bridge repair work over I-40 in Memphis at log mile 3.11. Motorists are advised to travel with caution.Saturday March 16 through Wednesday May 8: On top of the Danny Thomas Bridge; the North Bound and South Bound, lanes in both directions will be restricted to one lane so repair and replacement of joints can be conducted. Inside and outside lane will be switched as needed leaving one lane in each direction open. I-40 Westbound Ramp C will remain closed during duration of this phase.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-57 (US-72 Poplar Ave.) Miller Farms Rd. to Dogwood Rd.Wednesday May 1 through Wednesday May 8:: Intermittent lane closures will be used as needed on eastbound and westbound Poplar Avenue/SR-57 between Riverdale (MM 11.0) and Kimbrough (MM 13.0. Also, intermittent lane closures will be used as needed on NB/SB Germantown Road/SR-177 and NB/SB West Street (SR-177)/Farmington. One lane will remain open in each direction.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-86 (US-72): Grading, drainage and paving on State Route 86 (US-72) for a widening project that includes construction of a box beam bridge, north of Quinn Road to State Route 57 (Poplar Avenue) in Collierville. On June 4, Sycamore Road at State Route 86/US-72 was closed but with access for residence on Sycamore Road from East Shelby Drive. A detour route is posted.

SHELBY COUNTY, -Bridge Repair (5) on SR-14 over overflows LM-26.28, LM-26.58 & LM-26.74, the Loosahatchie River LM-26.90 & overflow LM-27.25Friday May 3 through Monday May 6: The repair of the bridge on State Route 14 over overflow will cause traffic to be reduced from two lanes to one in the northbound direction, with temporary traffic signal, for the duration of this project. There are no scheduled closures for this weekend.

SHELBY COUNTY, US-61 (SR-14) beginning at South Parkway and extending to McLemore Avenue, & bridge over the Illinois Central RailroadWednesday May 1 through Wednesday May 8: This section of roadway was CLOSED August 15, 2012. Northbound traffic has been diverted east along South Parkway, North onto Latham and West along McLemore. Third Street has been reduced to one lane in each direction south of McLemore approaching the bridge at which point, southbound Third Street is diverted east along Lucy Street, South along Latham and West onto South Parkway. Motorist may also utilize Florida Street in lieu of (which parallels Latham) Latham. Also, Patton Street on the south side of South Parkway is CLOSED. Dement's subcontractor has started demolition of the bridge on the south end of the project and Shelby Electric has removed light poles off the bridge. Parsons suggested and installed Florida Street as a truck route because of the difficulties with the turning radii along the Latham Street Detour. Parsons has suggested a minor change to eastbound McLemore due to truck traffic making a left turn on to northbound Third Street. The City of Memphis increased the timing for the eastbound traffic and that seems to be sufficient at this time. Biggs, the subcontractor performing the bridge demolition which is working 99% complete. Parson's is contacting the City of Memphis Sewer Division concerning the sewer line conflict with the bridge footing. The City completed rerouting the sewer. Ferrell continues the installation of new box culvert at the concrete channel. Dement drove the load test pile and performed load test at Bent 1. An easement issue has risen at Bent 1 in that the skew if the footings at the tracks infringes upon the Railroad’s right-of-way.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR 385: Between State Route 57 and State Route 193, grading, drainage, and bridge construction on State Route 385 from State Route 57 Poplar Ave. in Piperton to State Route 193 Macon Rd. in Fisherville. The contractor is currently finishing work on this project. Trucks maybe entering the highway in the area of State Route 193 (Macon Road) and State Route 385 intersection. Motorists are advised to travel with caution through construction projects.

TDOT REGION 4 Retracing of Pavement Marking with PaintWednesday May 1 through Wednesday May 8: There are no scheduled closures for next week. The contractor is working in Carroll, Benton & Decatur County.

TDOT REGION 4 On-Call GuardrailWednesday May 1 through Wednesday May 8: There are no scheduled closures.

TDOT MAINTENANCEWednesday May 1 through Wednesday May 8, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.: There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV in order to patch potholes on an as needed basis.

TIPTON COUNTY, US-51 (SR-3): Bridge repair work northbound over Big Creek will result in temporary lane closures each day, for the duration of this project. There is a 14’ width restriction and speed limit is reduced to 45 MPH, for the duration of the project. One lane will remain open.

TIPTON COUNTY, US-51 (SR-3): Resurfacing beginning at Hope Street and extending to the Hatchie River bridge. There will be temporary lane closures each day, for the duration of this project. One lane will remain open.

TIPTON COUNTY SR-384: Construction of a concrete box beam bridge over drainage ditch, including grading, drainage, and paving. Temporary traffic light was turned on November 26, 2012 and will remain on until completion of project. The northbound lane will be CLOSED. There is one 11’ width lane on bridge.

WEAKLEY COUNTY SR-22: Resurfacing beginning at the Weakley County line and extending to the State Route 22 connector bridges/drainage canal. There will be temporary lane closures each day, for the duration of this project. One lane will remain open.

For more information on TDOT road construction projects or to view travel conditions visit the TDOT SmartWay Information System web site (http://www.tn.gov/tdot/tdotsmartway/). Motorists can also dial 511 from any land-line or cellular phone to access up to date traffic conditions. TDOT is also now on Twitter. For up to date traffic tweets for the Jackson & Memphis areas follow Memphis511 (http://twitter.com/memphis511). For statewide traffic information follow TN511 (http://twitter.com/TN511). Also, for smart phone users, TDOT has a new mobile site that provides simple and easy access to TDOT's SmartWay cameras, message boards, accident information, and construction information. Go to: http://m.tdot.tn.gov/SmartWay/Motorists are reminded to use all motorist information tools responsibly. Drivers should refrain from texting, tweeting or using a mobile phone while operating a vehicle. TDOT advises drivers to “Know before you go!” by checking traffic conditions before leaving for your destination. All scheduled work is subject to change due to adverse weather conditions or other conditions beyond the control of the contractor.